AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoSME Finance & Growth: Pakistan’s commerce minister Jam Kamal Khan met Gujranwala SMEs to tackle export hurdles, high operating costs, and finance access, urging businesses to diversify beyond Gulf markets toward Africa via B2B meetings and trade delegations. Digital Tools for Small Firms: UAE-based du and Huawei rolled out an SME digital playbook aimed at simplifying business transformation for local companies. Entrepreneurship Support: TiE Dubai named its 2026–2027 board and plans more structured mentoring and learning for UAE and wider MENA founders. Local Business Funding: Dubai’s TiE-backed ecosystem push comes alongside UAE SME project approvals (Ruwad approved $430,000 for three SME projects). Market Access & Disruption: SMEs call for Africa market access amid Gulf export disruptions, as regional trade frictions squeeze exporters. Business Climate Watch: Namibia ranked second globally for attracting new foreign investment projects (behind the UAE), signaling continued opportunity for investors and suppliers. Tech/Platform Shift: Multilogin repositioned as a cloud phone platform for managing multiple social media accounts, cutting entry pricing to $7.08/month with a permanent free plan.
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